OK great news guys I also received a password request for my spouse this morning at 1:30 AM on Eid. Now for those that need a reference or help when they get to this stage. Upon reading and going back and forth.
The next step now is for my spouse to submit passport at VFSglobal.ca my understanding was there was only 1 branch and required my spouse to go to Islamabad. False, They have a branch in Karachi and Lahore as well so whichever is closer to you, you can go to. My spouse Karachi is closer.
The next advice I can give you is to contact your MP. They do have case workers that deal with it which is your point of contact. But if its prolonged and everything is accurate as far as your information make an appointment with your actual MP and sit down with them. If he/she sees that you have true intentions and true legitimacy he/she will look into the matter.
the CIC was quite slow and got quite a few end arounds, so I finally sat down with my MP and he told me that he would personally hand it to the Minister and take care of it, told me to give him 10 days. I waited 10 days and got good news that it was approved but no update or email yet. So I waited about 3 more days checked my email last night and received it.
I am a 2014 applicant in October is when I made my initial package sent to the CIC processing centre. But full package went to Delhi in 2015 of March.